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DF05 GDV

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,562 mi
Last recorded159,562 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 159,562 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 155,484 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 147,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,660 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 115,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 106,081 miles

all 4 tyres near to limit

Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,236 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,580 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 75,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,097 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DF05 GDV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF05 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF05 GDV registered?

DF05 GDV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is DF05 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 GDV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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